Overview

• The lenses use gold-doped nanoparticles embedded in a flexible polymer to convert near-infrared light into visible wavelengths.
• Human trials demonstrated the ability to detect infrared light sources, decipher Morse-like signals, and enhance sensitivity with closed eyelids.
• Mouse experiments confirmed infrared vision through pupil constriction and visual cortex activity under infrared illumination.
• A second-generation lens incorporates color-coded wavelength translation, showing potential for aiding colorblind individuals and specialized applications.
• Future improvements aim to enhance sensitivity to low-intensity infrared sources, such as thermal radiation, and increase spatial resolution.